Weybridge Tennis Academy - Training Schedule
Summer Term starts week commencing 7th April 2008
Half term week commencing 26th May 2008
Term ends week commencing 14th July 2008
WTA TOP TEAM 16U International competitors - TEAM PLAY
Players are established at a national level and aspiring to become consistent international performers by focusing on Tennis Europe, International Tennis Federation and British Tour events. They are also linking with an LTA High Performance Centre and/or the National Tennis Centre.
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: MON, WED, FRI 5.30pm-7.30pm
HOT SHOTS U10 International /National Prospects - TEAM PLAY
Players have been identified as having national potential, via a series of LTA Talent Identification days and are committed to a complete programme based on Long Term Athlete Development. Players will compete regularly in county, regional and national events, as well as being introduced to international standards.
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: MON, WED, FRI 5.30pm-7.30pm
YOUNG GUNS U12 National Prospects - TEAM PLAY
Players are established on the county tournament scene and are aiming towards national level competition. Players will be close to achieving Long Term Athlete Development guidelines and competing in mainly grade 2 and 3 tournaments.
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: MON, WED, FRI 5.30pm-7.30pm
TOP GUNS 12-16yrs National Prospects - TEAM PLAY
Players are established on the county tournament scene and are aiming towards national level competition. Players will need to be committed to the Long Term Athlete Development guidelines and competing in mainly grade 2 and 3 tournaments.
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: MON to FRI 7.00pm-9.00pm
BIG GUNS 12-16yrs County Prospects - TEAM PLAY
Players are strong club players who are trying to establish themselves on the county tournament scene. Players will be playing several times per week and competing in grade 3 and 4 tournaments and trying to qualify for some grade 2 events.
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: MON to FRI 7.00pm-9.00pm
TOP SEEDS U12 County Prospects - TEAM PLAY
Players are strong club players who are trying to establish themselves on the county tournament scene. Players will be playing several times per week and competing in grade 4 and 5 tournaments, trying to qualify for some grade 3 events.
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: TUES, THURS 5.30pm-7.30pm
2 HR SQUADS COST £20ea (£10.00ph) FOR 1 SQUAD PER WEEK
£19ea (£9.50ph) FOR 2 SQUADS PER WEEK
£18ea (£9.00ph) FOR 3 SQUADS PER WEEK
MINI HOT SHOTS U10 County Prospects Mini – Tennis - TEAM PLAY
Players use the Mini-Tennis System of modified equipment and court size to learn the fundamentals of tennis. Players are grouped according to standard, ages shown act as guides.
a) Red – Basic structure, fundamentals covered for 4-6 yr olds
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: SAT 8.30am-9.30am
b) MATCH Red – Structured and geared towards point play 5-8 yr olds
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: SAT 8.30am-9.30am
c) Orange – Introduction to matches for 6-9 yr olds
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: SAT 9.30am-10.30am
d) MATCH Orange – Structured and geared towards point play 6-10 yr olds
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: SAT 10.30am-12.00pm & TUES 5.30pm-7.00pm
e) MATCH Green – Competition and situation orientated class 7-11 yr olds
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: SAT 12.00pm-1.30pm & THURS 5.30pm-7.30pm
RED CLASSES-£7ph, ORANGE & GREEN CLASSES-£9ph
IMPORTANT NOTES
Term ends week commencing 17th March 2008
Summer Term starts week commencing 7th April 2008
Half term starts week commencing 26th May 2008
Term ends week commencing 14th July 2008
Weybridge Tennis Academy focuses on team competition as much as individual competition. Where TEAM PLAY appears, WTA enter teams into local, county and national competitions. Expect to be invited to play!
STANDARD TRAINING TIMES: This is when basic training/main programme occurs. In addition, players could be invited to team practices and/or guest appearances in higher squads.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ‘MAKE-UP’ SESSION’S ARE PERMITTED BUT WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 2 PER TERM. PLAYERS CAN ONLY MAKE-UP AT THEIR OWN SQUAD LEVEL.
SQUADS PLAYER to COACH RATIOS WILL BE NO GREATER THAN 5:1 (unless there are exceptional circumstances)
MINI TENNIS PLAYER to COACH RATIOS WILL BE NO GREATER THAN 6:1 (unless there are exceptional circumstances)
Just Tennis Ltd reserves the right to make any necessary alterations to the Weybridge Tennis Academy programme without prior notice being given